Is this Basic Pizza Dough recipe the most authentic pizza dough ever? No. But it is very easy, flavorful, and versatile enough to go from the oven to the grill and take on an assortment of toppings.
3cupsunbleached all-purpose flouror bread flour of 00 flour
2teaspoonskosher salt
2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oilplus more for coating the bowl
Instructions
Combine The Yeast: Place the water and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook and sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit until mixture bubbles, about 5 minutes. (If mixture does not bubble, either the liquid was not at the correct temperature or the yeast is old.)
Mix In The Flour: Meanwhile whisk the flour and salt in a large bowl to aerate and break up any lumps. When yeast is ready, add the flour and mix over lowest speed until dough just starts to come together and looks shredded or shaggy, about 2 minutes. Add the olive oil, increase speed to medium, and continue to mix until dough is elastic and smooth, and pulls away from the sides of the bowl easily, about 6 minutes.
Let The Dough Rise: Gather the dough into a ball, place in a large, oiled mixing bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with a clean, damp dish towel, and let rest in a warm place until it doubles in size (and the dough does not spring back on itself when poked), about 45 minutes. Once the dough has risen, punch it down, then shape as desired then let it rest at least 5 to 15 minutes before baking.